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Regular

Junior

No Fee
Applies to residents, fellows, and those training in healthcare or scientific research. Status must be certified in writing by the member's employer and submitted with payment. If paying by credit card online, the application will be processed upon receipt of employer verification documentation.

* Health Professional Members may choose to add the print subscription of Movement Disorders for an additional fee.

Student

No Fee
Applies to medical students and undergraduate students in medicine and science. (Residents and Fellows are not eligible for Student Membership)

Waived Dues

No fee
Specifically designed to enable those on a lower income to join the Society. Individuals who reside in countries classified as "low-income," "lower-middle-income" or "upper-middle-income" economies by the World Bank are eligible. Benefits include all member benefits except the print journal Movement Disorders. Waived Dues Members need to apply every 3 years in order to renew their membership.

Associate

Delegates of the International Congress, attendees of MDS hosted live courses and participants in MDS online training will receive one year (12 months) of membership and member benefits* immediately upon acceptance to the Society, for no charge.

Eligible delegates will be contacted one month following the eligible activity. The International Secretariat will provide special instructions to apply online for associate membership with the Society. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online within 30 days of being contacted.

Retiree

No Fee

Applies to those who have obtained retiree status from the profession of clinician, faculty, health professional or researcher in the field of movement disorders. Retiree Members shall retain all listed member benefits except that they shall not hold elective office, have voting rights, nor receive the print journal. Further information may be requested of you if joining as a new member.

Affiliate Societies

The Society invites other neurological organizations and groups specializing in movement disorders to become an Affiliate Member of MDS to encourage research and enhance the education of physicians across the globe.

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About The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is a professional society of over 6,500 clinicians, scientists and other healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the care of patients with movement disorders through education and research.